Rolex — Explorer II

Explorer II 216570

“42 mm orange hand”

Produced 2011–2021. The Explorer II 216570 is the 40th-anniversary 42 mm generation: a larger Oystersteel interpretation with black or white Maxi/Polar dials, Chromalight display, fixed 24-hour bezel, revived orange 24-hour hand, Oyster…

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Rolex Explorer II 216570
Reference216570
BrandRolex
FamilyExplorer II
Produced2011–2021
StatusDiscontinued
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Rolex — 9 min readRolex Explorer: Everest, Caves, and the Cleanest Tool-Watch IdeaA connected history of the Rolex Explorer and Explorer II, from the Everest-era Oyster Perpetuals and early 6350/6610 references to the long-running 1016, the modern 14270 and 114270, the 39 mm and revived 36 mm Explorer, and the orange-hand Explorer II built for darkness.

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